David Peoples, the Oscar nominated screenwriter of 1992′s “Unforgiven” and Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic “Blade Runner,” should know. Upon receiving the Austin Film Festival’s Distinguished Screenwriter Award this year, the veteran writer spoke to Speakeasy about the half a dozen projects that he and his wife, co-screenwriter Janet Peoples, have floating around Tinseltown.

One of their most recent talked-about movies was a remake of “The Prisoner,” the cult 1960s British sci-fi TV series, which was to be directed by blockbuster filmmaker Christopher Nolan (“Inception”). “We did a draft that we were very pleased with and another draft closer to what Chris wanted to do,” said Peoples, “but when Chris departed, we didn’t have a clear direction of where to go.” With a hint of facetiousness, he added, “Now I’m sure it’s thriving with other writers.” Read More »

Two weeks ago, actress and singer Patti LuPone grabbed a cell phone out of the hand of an audience member who was texting during a performance of her current play, "Shows for Days." The bold move led to an outpouring of support from fans fed up with glowing screens. Ms. LuPone gives us her five rules of theater etiquette.